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Eco Current Profiler
Eco Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) instrument. Includes inductive charger, protective bag and screwdriver for pressure port valve.
Eco
Shallow-water current profiles in a groundbreaking new package. Appropriate for first-time ADCP users, small budgets or educational use.
VM Ocean (100|75|55 kHz)
Delivers vessel-mounted ADCP capabilities with either an optional scientific echosounder for biomass measurements (100 kHz) or very long-range measure...
Set of Anti-fouling patches for Aquadopp Profiler Z-cell 1 MHz
This set is suitable for Aquadopp Profiler Z-cell 1 MHz
Set of Anti-fouling patches for Signature500
This set is suitable for Signature500
Set of Anti-fouling patches for Signature1000
This set is suitable for Signature1000
Set of Anti-fouling patches for Aquadopp
This set is suitable for Aquadopp 300 m, Aquadopp Profiler 1MHz, Aquadopp Profiler 2MHz and Eco
Signature100
Long-range current profiler designed for combined current profile and biomass measurements
VM Operations (333 kHz)
Assists operators on vessels to make informed decisions during subsea operations in areas affected by underwater currents
VM Coastal (1000|500|250 kHz)
The Signature VM package delivers vessel-mounted ADCP capabilities based on present-day technology
2D Horizontal Profiler - 400 kHz
Up to 130 m horizontal profiling range; ideal for side-wall applications
AWAC 2.0 - 400 kHz
Real-time current profiles and directional waves with up to 100 m range
AWAC 2.0 - 600 kHz
Real-time current profiles and directional waves for intermediate water
Aquadopp Z-Cell 2.0 - 400 kHz
Up to 90 m current profiling range and no blanking; ideal for mean and boundary current measurements
Aquadopp Z-Cell 2.0 - 1 MHz
Up to 25 m current profiling range and no blanking; can measure near-surface or near-bottom currents
Aquadopp Profiler 2.0 - 400 kHz
Up to 90 m current profiling range; ideal for mean current measurements
Aquadopp Profiler 2.0 - 600 kHz
Up to 40 m current profiling range; easy to operate and deploy
Aquadopp Profiler 2.0 - 2 MHz
Small and compact, short-range current profiling; option for PUV wave measurements
Aquadopp Profiler 2.0 - 1 MHz
Small and compact, with up to 25 m current profiling range; option for PUV wave measurements
Signature1000
High-performance mean currents and turbulence, wave height and direction
Signature500
Mean currents and turbulence, plus wave height, direction and ice tracking
Signature250
Intermediate current profiling range that includes wave height/direction and ice tracking capability
Signature55
> 1000 m current profiling range for stand-alone and online applications
AWAC 2.0 - 1 MHz
Real-time current profiles and directional waves for shallow water

Knowledge Center

Why accurate data on speed through water is essential for sub-seabed survey vessels
Find out how oceanographic data from the vessel-mounted VM Operations ADCP helps surveyors map the sub-seabed for a new offshore wind farm development...
Investigating coral recovery on the Great Barrier Reef with acoustic instrumentation
Researchers at the Heron Island Research Station in Australia are using a Vector velocimeter to determine how much hydrodynamic energy it takes to mov...
Gathering current and wave data for coastal protection engineering in the Maldives
Find out how a marine consultancy relied on Nortek ADCPs for preliminary surveys of a lagoon in the Maldives ahead of the design and construction of a...
Navigation for long-range AUVs used in environmental monitoring
While the internet-infamous “Boaty McBoatface” name never made it onto the vessel it was initially suggested for, the name was passed to a smaller, au...
How atmospheric and oceanographic research helps improve understanding of past climates and geology
Studying the formation of salt layers in the Dead Sea helps researchers understand Earth’s geological history and past climatic conditions. Scientists...
Exploring Mediterranean Sea waters with a state-of-the-art combined current profiler and echosounder
A test deployment in the Mediterranean shows how the Signature100 current profiler – with dedicated echosounder functionality – provides high-resoluti...
Wind, waves and gravel transport: Studying coastal erosion in the Dead Sea
Coastal erosion is reshaping our world, threatening homes, industries and culturally important places. By taking advantage of the unique conditions in...
Revealing the processes behind coastal erosion and sediment transport
Researchers in Israel take advantage of ADCPs and other advanced technologies deployed in the unique environment of the Dead Sea to better understand ...
Measuring the erosive force of infragravity waves with ADCPs
As sea levels continue to rise and storms intensify, coastal erosion is becoming increasingly problematic for many nations across the world. This repo...
Understanding ADCPs: a guide to measuring currents, waves & turbulence with acoustic sensors
The purpose of this guide is to give you some background information about Doppler technology and the science behind it. This will help you to get goi...
Combining current and biomass measurements for unprecedented insight into ocean resources
Krill is an important food resource for both animals and humans. Krill harvesting must be done in a sustainable manner, based on accurate, scientific ...
Using wave and current measurements to improve hurricane preparedness in Colombia
Adaptation and mitigation measures for hurricanes affecting Colombia have been hampered by the lack of an in-situ meteorological and oceanographic obs...
How a vessel-mounted ADCP helps keep a Dutch navigation channel open
Due to its constant erosion and sedimentation process, the ferry route to the island of Ameland in the Netherlands is becoming longer, costing time, f...
Improving hurricane preparedness in Colombia with wave and current data
Adaptation and mitigation measures for hurricanes affecting Colombia have been hampered by the lack of an in-situ meteorological and oceanographic obs...
Improving metocean forecasts with wave and current data from an extreme ocean environment
The perilous Lofoten Maelstrom is infamous for its extreme currents, which have put seafarers in grave danger and caused shipwrecks down through the c...
Observing flow patterns with the Eco ADCP to understand the formation of sandy coastal features
Researchers at TU Delft in cooperation with Utrecht University are using ADCPs to measure hydrodynamic conditions at an artificially reinforced sand d...
Preventing biofouling on ADCPs deployed in the field
Biofouling is a problem that may not come top of all marine scientists’ priorities when preparing underwater instruments for deployment. However, in s...
Providing critical metocean data for a major offshore gasfield installation
Nortek’s Aquadopp 600 kHz current profiler provided valuable information on sea conditions during the installation of a Malaysian offshore gas platfor...
Improved metocean data accuracy with a buoy-mounted ADCP
The collection of wave height and period, sea level and meteorological data on metocean buoys has been a vital part of the researcher’s and forecaster...
Shallow-water current measurement in intertidal creeks made easy
Australian hydrographic survey company Precision Hydrographic Services (PHS) deployed multiple Nortek Eco current profilers in creeks in northwest Aus...
Using a versatile vessel-mounted ADCP to obtain high-resolution current data in estuarine and near-shore environments
The Signature250 is the lowest available frequency of the Nortek's Signature VM Coastal series (250 kHz). Designed to sample in depths of up to 200 m,...
Performance evaluation of an ADCP combined with a scientific echosounder
Echosounders are widely used to quantify fish behavior, fish stocks and zooplankton biomass. Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers have also been used to...
Deploying a vessel-mounted ADCP on a USV to survey currents in a complex river environment
If a river crossing can be mapped using a USV instead of field personnel, then the risk to life is considerably reduced. Ultrabeam Hydrographic equipp...
Flexible ADCP sensor solution for rapid inshore deployments of USVs
For HydroSurv, the capacity to quickly install and easily operate sensors on its USVs permits collection of critical environmental data at short notic...
Studying water flow to maximize coral growth on reefs
A coral reef research team at San Diego State University is building floating structures called “Coral Arks” to learn more about the conditions coral ...
Integrating DVLs on USVs for robust navigation capabilities
There is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to sensors on Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs). A diverse array of USVs inevitably means that s...
Studying environmental DNA and ocean currents to locate fish aggregations in Puerto Rico
Marine scientists in Puerto Rico are investigating if water samples can be used to determine what types of fish and other organisms are present in an ...
Oceanographic data of extraordinary quality made possible by integration of ADCP on underwater glider
Alseamar, a producer of glider UUVs, has been able to produce highly accurate data plots of current profiles from large swathes of the water column. A...
Providing current and wave data to the offshore wind energy industry
Nortek is supporting metocean survey and consulting company Partrac Ltd to provide floating windfarm developers with detailed and accurate data on met...
Improving port operations in Brazil with real-time metocean monitoring
Metocean monitoring systems in ports have become increasingly popular in recent years. In what ways can such environmental data improve operations in ...
Supporting ocean conservation in reef habitats with the Eco current profiler
The innovative ocean conservation organization Blue Latitudes Foundation used the Eco ADCP to better understand the marine environment by artificial a...
Wave monitoring helps coastal risk management in Barbados
The Caribbean island of Barbados is well known for its tropical scenery, rich culture and crystal-blue ocean waters. To conserve these healthy ecosyst...
Using ADCPs to unravel the dynamics between sea ice, ocean and climate
Collecting useful and reliable data on sea ice in the Arctic is essential to understand the factors affecting the global climate. How can researchers ...
Using ADCPs for world-class wave and ice research in the Arctic
Major changes are occurring in the ocean. Climate change and subsequent melting sea ice are not necessarily good changes. Why are acoustic Doppler cur...
Webinar: ADCPs and Suspended Sediments - Nortek Day March 2021
ADCPs and Suspended Sediments: David Velasco, Nortek. Presented at Virtual Nortek Day on March 17, 2021. Estimating suspended sediment concentration i...
Planning a field deployment of an ADCP
Sometimes Nortek’s support team receives questions from customers about ADCP data collected from our instruments. We find that invalid data from ADCPs...
Webinar: Long-term wave monitoring with a Nortek AWAC in support of coastal planning and design efforts in Norfolk, VA - Nortek Day March 2021
Long-term Wave Monitoring with a Nortek AWAC in Support of Coastal Planning and Design Efforts in Norfolk, VA: Trap Puckette, RPS Group. Presented at ...
Accurate subsea navigation systems on ROV enables deep ocean research
Pelagic Research Services was looking to improve the accuracy of the subsea navigation systems on its ROV. Find out how Nortek’s accurate and high-per...
Uncovering marine biophysical interactions with current meters
Zooplankton, a diverse group of mostly microscopic animals, are famed for their daily mass migrations to the sea surface from deeper waters. By using ...
Identifying shallow-ocean currents in an unusual manta ray habitat with the Eco ADCP
Understanding why marine animals are using some places and not others is crucial to minimizing our impact on them. Recently, the new Eco ADCP has been...
Nortek Eco current profiler deployment
Deployments have never been easier than with the Nortek Eco buoy system. This three-part system allows users to deploy Eco in shallow water by simply ...
Understanding flow velocities to keep navigation channels open in sediment-rich Dutch waters
A high rate of sediment deposition makes maintaining narrow navigational channels through the shallow tidal flats of the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands...
Revealing complex tidal flows in the Santos Estuary with a vessel-mounted ADCP
A demonstration using a vessel-mounted Signature500 ADCP in Brazil illustrates the level of knowledge that users can achieve through a simple deployme...
Current profiling at a marine biodiversity hotspot in the Indian Ocean
Researchers from the University of Plymouth are revealing some of the secrets of one of the most environmentally significant areas of the Indian Ocean...
Current and wave monitoring supports a natural solution for Dutch flood defense
Nortek has been working closely with the Dutch government and research institutions to monitor how waves and currents would affect the pioneering use ...
How to get high-resolution echosounder data from water surface to seabed
Quantifying marine sediment and biomass in the water column is important for the environmental management of estuarine and coastal ocean systems. How ...
Webinar: Understanding vessel-mounted current measurements
The accurate measurement of the speed and direction of ocean currents using ADCPs is crucial for our understanding of beach erosion, the transport of ...
Webinar: How to use ADCPs to estimate suspended sediment properly
Ever since ADCPs became commercially available, users have attempted to employ them for estimating suspended sediment concentration. Over the years, ...
Webinar: Scientific estimates of biomass - a new frontier for ADCPs
The assessment of biomass is a critical requirement for proper management of fisheries. Combining biomass estimates with current profiling allows scie...
Webinar: Turbulent parameterization with Signature ADCPs - assumptions & limitations
Can you use the Signature or other types of high-resolution ADCP modes to investigate small-scale motion? Will a field experiment provide the type of ...
Webinar: Introduction to underwater Doppler current profilers (ADCP)
In this short webinar and following discussion we will introduce four core principles that are critical to understanding ADCP performance. The concept...
Webinar: Single point measurements of 3D water velocity in oceans, lakes, & rivers
Standard ADCP measurements are in most cases quite coarse, with limited ability to reveal the detailed flow patterns and turbulent structures of the w...
Webinar: Vessel-mounted ADCP integrated echosounder measurements
A robust, coupled, velocity-echogram data set from the tidally influenced Wadden Sea region was born out of a partnership between Nortek BV and WaterP...
Webinar: Accurate surface-wave measurements from below – principles and guidance
Wave measurements from below the surface are not necessarily intuitive. There is no visual confirmation like there is when studying waves from above t...
Gathering data with ADCPs to manage coastal flooding the natural way
With the threat of coastal flooding growing, understanding how we can mitigate its impact is more important than ever. Part of the answer may lie in u...
Nortek helps researchers understand the ocean at a lower cost
Understanding the three-dimensional nature of the ocean is becoming a critical focal point of ocean research, but it can be a costly affair. Paired wi...
High-resolution backscatter data with Nortek Signature ADCP
With fish and other marine life becoming increasingly important for feeding our growing human population, science-based fisheries management is crucia...
Long-range ADCP deployment supports offshore installations in Trinidad and Tobago
The often threatening current and wave conditions off the east coast of Trinidad – the North Brazil Current Rings – can be strong and can affect rig m...
Expanding the capability of ocean research platforms with the Signature1000 ADCP
Understanding the three-dimensional nature of the ocean is becoming a critical focal point of ocean research, but deploying instrumentation from resea...
Your guide to understanding and measuring ocean waves
This in-depth guide is designed for those who want to learn about waves in the ocean and how to measure them. After reading it, you should be able to ...
Nortek DVL adapted to smaller underwater vehicles
Nortek’s DVL instrument plays a central role in Fusion, a unique new approach to hybrid underwater vehicles that combines AUV and ROV capabilities wit...
Nortek support: How to set up and deploy the Signature ADCP buoy
The Signature buoy makes life easier for those working with the Signature250 and Signature500 ADCPs in the field. It is constructed from two identical...
New to turbulent flow?
Complex turbulent flows exist everywhere and regularly impact our lives. Sometimes we want to harness their power, whereas at other times we want to m...
New to current measurement?
Currents, whether they be in small streams or the deep ocean, are dynamic and fascinating phenomena – ever changing, often unpredictable and sometimes...
Understanding vessel-mounted current measurement
Acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) can measure the complex movements of currents in oceans, rivers and lakes with great accuracy. But to take ...
How to combat biofouling and extend your ADCP deployment
People deploying ADCPs to monitor currents or waves are often faced with problematic biofouling, which is the unwanted growth of algae, barnacles and ...
How Bangor University students increase their understanding of sedimentation with Nortek
Students from the School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University, UK, have a 30-year tradition of heading to the Laugharne estuary in south Wales each ...
Vessel-mounted current surveys along China's Maritime Silk Road
China’s recent wave of infrastructure renewal has included a large portfolio of developments, such as ports and other developments, that have a subsea...
At the forefront of hurricane research with University of Miami
Every year, as the Atlantic hurricane season unfolds, millions of people along the Eastern seaboard of the USA are keeping a careful watch on the weat...
Improving storm surge forecasts with Doppler instrumentation
When Hurricane Irma headed towards Miami in the autumn of 2017, the University of Miami’s Professor Brian Haus was just one of millions of people who ...
Improving navigational safety at US port with current and wave monitoring
In its work to improve navigational safety, The Port of Morgan City, Louisiana has installed a NOAA PORTS® monitoring system with Nortek ADCPs. The Po...
Boosting Chile’s aquaculture with accurate Doppler measurements
Doppler-based current and wave measurement has already helped make Chile’s ports safer and more efficient. Now the technology is being applied in the ...
Turbulence study targets tidal-energy costs
Nortek is working with Bangor University’s School of Ocean Sciences on a major study of tidal turbulence in the Menai Strait, off the Welsh coast, whi...
How Plymouth University students get to grips with measuring currents through hands-on experience
During the final month of their second year, BSc Oceanography and Coastal Processes students at Plymouth University get important practical training i...
Contributing to sustainable energy production from tidal turbines
Replacing fossil fuels with sustainable alternatives is both necessary and challenging. Meanwhile, tidal and river energy are among the key sources of...
Providing high-performing current profiling for oil and gas production in Brazil
A company in the oil and gas industry needed a longer current profiling range for their floating production facility in Brazil, and found a solution w...
Real-time AWAC wave data used at Duck Field Research Facility
The US Army Corps of Engineers posted real-time data from one of four AWAC current profilers deployed in a cross-shelf array at the Duck Field Researc...
Simplifying vessel-mounted current measurement with Signature VM
Nortek’s vessel-mounted ADCP current survey package – called Signature VM – opens up new and unprecedented opportunities to the community, while offer...
Understanding vessel-mounted current survey data with Signature VM Review
“What does your review software actually do?” This is a question asked by many potential users of the vessel-mounted current measurement systems Signa...

News

Now available: future-proof ADCP technology from Nortek
Nortek is pleased to announce the launch of our upgraded Aquadopp and AWAC range of ADCPs. The latest versions of these instruments build on already e...
Nortek Netherlands is hiring!
As our Netherlands office continues to grow and develop new and innovative vessel-mounted current measurement systems, it is seeking a Software Engine...
Using Echoview software with Signature ADCPs to get the most out of echosounder data
Some of Nortek’s Signature ADCPs offer an optional echosounder mode, allowing users to gather simultaneous current profiles and echosounder datasets. ...
Next-level oceanographic customer service for the University of South Florida
Two Nortek sales advisors recently worked with a team at the University of South Florida to help recover and deploy four ADCPs as part of an oceanogra...
Nortek providing training for vessel-mounted ADCP applications in Peru
Nortek’s Renato Arruk recently helped maritime consultancy firm Canopus Marine Group strengthen their expertise by providing hands-on training for ves...
Introducing a pioneering solution for collecting operational current data
Nortek is proud to announce a new and modern vessel-mounted ADCP that provides reliable, real-time oceanographic data to support offshore operators ma...
Nortek Navigation Days: connecting our global navigation community
Nortek’s Boston Navigation Day in November marked the final Navigation Day of 2022, wrapping up a global series of five events spread over four contin...
Dual-frequency, long-range vessel-mounted ADCP gives operators more flexibility
Nortek’s proven and reliable series of Signature VM ADCPs now includes Signature55, a long-range profiling ADCP. This gives operators greater flexibil...
Nortek in Brazil to partner with ADCP battery specialists Mitang
To ensure a constant supply of high-quality batteries for Nortek ADCP users in Brazil, Nortek has partnered with Brazilian company and battery industr...
Helping the rapidly expanding USV sector strengthen data collection capabilities with ADCPs
Oceanographic measurements from Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) are opening new possibilities, and these innovative measurement platforms are pushing...
Increased demand for ROVs and deepwater equipment indicates a more optimistic offshore market
The beginning of 2021 saw a very positive outlook for offshore operations and maintenance (O&M), with a record number of orders for Seatronics’ VALOR ...
Women in Nortek share insights on working in the ocean tech industry
Are you considering working in the ocean technology industry, but don’t know what your options are? Talented and inspirational women from Nortek share...
Nortek provides practical, technical training in ocean technology for academics across the world
For academics doing research with ocean technology instrumentation, not all skills can be developed in the lab. Geological Survey of Japan's Dr Mamoru...
Why patches are the best anti-biofouling solution for an ADCP
We all want our ADCP to gather data accurately and work for as long as possible, but biofouling can stop us achieving both of these objectives. When m...
New 250 kHz version of Signature VM Coastal offers accurate current profiling to 200 meters
Nortek has launched the Signature VM Coastal in a 250 kHz version. This completes the company’s suite of vessel-mounted acoustic Doppler current profi...
Nortek redefines current profiling from autonomous vehicles
Installation and operation of current profiling instruments on remote unmanned or autonomous surface vehicles (USVs and ASVs) can be fraught with diff...
How to get discharge data from Nortek’s vessel-mounted systems
Discharge, or volumetric flow rate, is a key factor in the assessment of watersheds, estuaries and coastal oceans. To date, obtaining discharge with S...
Current measurement made simple and easy
Measurements of current profiles do not have to be complicated. Here’s why ADCPs in the Aquadopp Profiler series prove that current profiles can be ea...
U. Washington/APL use Nortek’s Signature1000 to observe fine-scale oceanic velocity structures
The 5th, vertical beam in the Signature1000 can provide unprecedented resolution when using pulse-coherent mode (HR)
A tailor-made buoy makes the deployment of Signature ADCPs even easier!
We have made life even easier for those working with ADCPs in the field: Nortek is now launching a custom-made subsurface buoy ideal for use with the ...
Simplifying vessel-mounted current profiling and biomass measurements
​By incorporating a current profiler and echosounder in one easy-to-install, vessel-mounted instrument, Nortek is making life more straightforward for...
Two problems in sediment measurements tackled
ADCPs are great for current measurements, but can they be improved for sediment measurements? Absolutely! In this article you will find out how the Si...
High-res echo profiles and other updates to Nortek’s vessel-mounted system
We’re continuously working to improve our system for vessel-mounted current measurements and related data processing. In recent months we have added a...
Five new, innovative features for Nortek’s Signature series
With latest release of Nortek’s Signature firmware and software, we are introducing five new features that enhance the capabilities of those who use S...
Nortek Day, Kiwi-style
New Zealand is an amazing country, so Nortek was thrilled to recently conduct another edition of its Nortek Day in the beautiful coastal city of Taura...
Taking back surface-buoy-based ADCP measurements
Adding sophisticated Attitude and Heading Reference Sensors (AHRS) inside our series of Signature ADCPs is helping scientists and ocean engineers obta...

Other

Now available: future-proof ADCP technology from Nortek
Nortek is pleased to announce the launch of our upgraded Aquadopp and AWAC range of ADCPs. The latest versions of these instruments build on already e...
Nortek Netherlands is hiring!
As our Netherlands office continues to grow and develop new and innovative vessel-mounted current measurement systems, it is seeking a Software Engine...
Using Echoview software with Signature ADCPs to get the most out of echosounder data
Some of Nortek’s Signature ADCPs offer an optional echosounder mode, allowing users to gather simultaneous current profiles and echosounder datasets. ...
Next-level oceanographic customer service for the University of South Florida
Two Nortek sales advisors recently worked with a team at the University of South Florida to help recover and deploy four ADCPs as part of an oceanogra...
Nortek providing training for vessel-mounted ADCP applications in Peru
Nortek’s Renato Arruk recently helped maritime consultancy firm Canopus Marine Group strengthen their expertise by providing hands-on training for ves...
Revealing the processes behind coastal erosion and sediment transport
Researchers in Israel take advantage of ADCPs and other advanced technologies deployed in the unique environment of the Dead Sea to better understand ...
Introducing a pioneering solution for collecting operational current data
Nortek is proud to announce a new and modern vessel-mounted ADCP that provides reliable, real-time oceanographic data to support offshore operators ma...
Nortek Navigation Days: connecting our global navigation community
Nortek’s Boston Navigation Day in November marked the final Navigation Day of 2022, wrapping up a global series of five events spread over four contin...
Dual-frequency, long-range vessel-mounted ADCP gives operators more flexibility
Nortek’s proven and reliable series of Signature VM ADCPs now includes Signature55, a long-range profiling ADCP. This gives operators greater flexibil...
Combining current and biomass measurements for unprecedented insight into ocean resources
Krill is an important food resource for both animals and humans. Krill harvesting must be done in a sustainable manner, based on accurate, scientific ...
Using wave and current measurements to improve hurricane preparedness in Colombia
Adaptation and mitigation measures for hurricanes affecting Colombia have been hampered by the lack of an in-situ meteorological and oceanographic obs...
How a vessel-mounted ADCP helps keep a Dutch navigation channel open
Due to its constant erosion and sedimentation process, the ferry route to the island of Ameland in the Netherlands is becoming longer, costing time, f...
Nortek in Brazil to partner with ADCP battery specialists Mitang
To ensure a constant supply of high-quality batteries for Nortek ADCP users in Brazil, Nortek has partnered with Brazilian company and battery industr...
Helping the rapidly expanding USV sector strengthen data collection capabilities with ADCPs
Oceanographic measurements from Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) are opening new possibilities, and these innovative measurement platforms are pushing...
Increased demand for ROVs and deepwater equipment indicates a more optimistic offshore market
The beginning of 2021 saw a very positive outlook for offshore operations and maintenance (O&M), with a record number of orders for Seatronics’ VALOR ...
Women in Nortek share insights on working in the ocean tech industry
Are you considering working in the ocean technology industry, but don’t know what your options are? Talented and inspirational women from Nortek share...
Nortek provides practical, technical training in ocean technology for academics across the world
For academics doing research with ocean technology instrumentation, not all skills can be developed in the lab. Geological Survey of Japan's Dr Mamoru...
Why patches are the best anti-biofouling solution for an ADCP
We all want our ADCP to gather data accurately and work for as long as possible, but biofouling can stop us achieving both of these objectives. When m...
New 250 kHz version of Signature VM Coastal offers accurate current profiling to 200 meters
Nortek has launched the Signature VM Coastal in a 250 kHz version. This completes the company’s suite of vessel-mounted acoustic Doppler current profi...
Nortek redefines current profiling from autonomous vehicles
Installation and operation of current profiling instruments on remote unmanned or autonomous surface vehicles (USVs and ASVs) can be fraught with diff...
How to get discharge data from Nortek’s vessel-mounted systems
Discharge, or volumetric flow rate, is a key factor in the assessment of watersheds, estuaries and coastal oceans. To date, obtaining discharge with S...
Current measurement made simple and easy
Measurements of current profiles do not have to be complicated. Here’s why ADCPs in the Aquadopp Profiler series prove that current profiles can be ea...
U. Washington/APL use Nortek’s Signature1000 to observe fine-scale oceanic velocity structures
The 5th, vertical beam in the Signature1000 can provide unprecedented resolution when using pulse-coherent mode (HR)
A tailor-made buoy makes the deployment of Signature ADCPs even easier!
We have made life even easier for those working with ADCPs in the field: Nortek is now launching a custom-made subsurface buoy ideal for use with the ...
Simplifying vessel-mounted current profiling and biomass measurements
​By incorporating a current profiler and echosounder in one easy-to-install, vessel-mounted instrument, Nortek is making life more straightforward for...
Two problems in sediment measurements tackled
ADCPs are great for current measurements, but can they be improved for sediment measurements? Absolutely! In this article you will find out how the Si...
High-res echo profiles and other updates to Nortek’s vessel-mounted system
We’re continuously working to improve our system for vessel-mounted current measurements and related data processing. In recent months we have added a...
Five new, innovative features for Nortek’s Signature series
With latest release of Nortek’s Signature firmware and software, we are introducing five new features that enhance the capabilities of those who use S...
Nortek Day, Kiwi-style
New Zealand is an amazing country, so Nortek was thrilled to recently conduct another edition of its Nortek Day in the beautiful coastal city of Taura...
Taking back surface-buoy-based ADCP measurements
Adding sophisticated Attitude and Heading Reference Sensors (AHRS) inside our series of Signature ADCPs is helping scientists and ocean engineers obta...
Webinar: ADCPs and Suspended Sediments - Nortek Day March 2021
ADCPs and Suspended Sediments: David Velasco, Nortek. Presented at Virtual Nortek Day on March 17, 2021. Estimating suspended sediment concentration i...
Planning a field deployment of an ADCP
Sometimes Nortek’s support team receives questions from customers about ADCP data collected from our instruments. We find that invalid data from ADCPs...
Webinar: Long-term wave monitoring with a Nortek AWAC in support of coastal planning and design efforts in Norfolk, VA - Nortek Day March 2021
Long-term Wave Monitoring with a Nortek AWAC in Support of Coastal Planning and Design Efforts in Norfolk, VA: Trap Puckette, RPS Group. Presented at ...
Nortek Eco current profiler deployment
Deployments have never been easier than with the Nortek Eco buoy system. This three-part system allows users to deploy Eco in shallow water by simply ...
Webinar: Understanding vessel-mounted current measurements
The accurate measurement of the speed and direction of ocean currents using ADCPs is crucial for our understanding of beach erosion, the transport of ...
Webinar: How to use ADCPs to estimate suspended sediment properly
Ever since ADCPs became commercially available, users have attempted to employ them for estimating suspended sediment concentration. Over the years, ...
Webinar: Scientific estimates of biomass - a new frontier for ADCPs
The assessment of biomass is a critical requirement for proper management of fisheries. Combining biomass estimates with current profiling allows scie...
Webinar: Turbulent parameterization with Signature ADCPs - assumptions & limitations
Can you use the Signature or other types of high-resolution ADCP modes to investigate small-scale motion? Will a field experiment provide the type of ...
Webinar: Introduction to underwater Doppler current profilers (ADCP)
In this short webinar and following discussion we will introduce four core principles that are critical to understanding ADCP performance. The concept...
Webinar: Single point measurements of 3D water velocity in oceans, lakes, & rivers
Standard ADCP measurements are in most cases quite coarse, with limited ability to reveal the detailed flow patterns and turbulent structures of the w...
Webinar: Vessel-mounted ADCP integrated echosounder measurements
A robust, coupled, velocity-echogram data set from the tidally influenced Wadden Sea region was born out of a partnership between Nortek BV and WaterP...
Webinar: Accurate surface-wave measurements from below – principles and guidance
Wave measurements from below the surface are not necessarily intuitive. There is no visual confirmation like there is when studying waves from above t...
Expanding the capability of ocean research platforms with the Signature1000 ADCP
Understanding the three-dimensional nature of the ocean is becoming a critical focal point of ocean research, but deploying instrumentation from resea...
Nortek support: How to set up and deploy the Signature ADCP buoy
The Signature buoy makes life easier for those working with the Signature250 and Signature500 ADCPs in the field. It is constructed from two identical...
Simplifying vessel-mounted current measurement with Signature VM
Nortek’s vessel-mounted ADCP current survey package – called Signature VM – opens up new and unprecedented opportunities to the community, while offer...
Understanding vessel-mounted current survey data with Signature VM Review
“What does your review software actually do?” This is a question asked by many potential users of the vessel-mounted current measurement systems Signa...

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